Independent Venue Week
“When we were looking to bring Independent Venue Week to the US, there was no question that Marauder would be our first-choice partner. Their attention to detail and black book would mean that we would reach all the right people both within the industry and media. They delivered to the highest standard and have helped build a hugely credible foundation for the future. As well as the professional aspect, it’s the way they treat their partners and staff that really makes a world of difference. Finding a partner that has the same ethics and respect for the people that make up the business is a huge consideration for us. And they do all of this with great humour and patience.”
— Sybil Bell, Founder, Independent Venue Week
Independent Venue Week is an annual celebration of independently-owned and operated venues and promoters. The seven-day event, which Marauder brought stateside in 2018, champions the local businesses and organizations that are the backbone of the country’s live industry.
Marauder produced the most successful Independent Venue Week to date in 2021, featuring 379 venues from 223 cities in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. In addition to local media coverage, Marauder secured national press including Variety, AV Club, Billboard, Pollstar, Bloomberg and more with 78% of participating venues noticing increased media attention.
Unique to the US event, Marauder created #IVWTalks, daytime panel programming with industry experts and a student-focused track, as well as the podcast series Independent Venue Speak, which features successful artists interviewing the owners of the independent venues that gave them their start.
